Resort politics in Karnataka: Wary of BJP, Congress keeps flock together

HYDERABAD: Celebrations have begun in Karnataka after Congress proved its might in the Assembly elections 2023. Now, the latest we hear is that the INC wants to keep its flock  together. Sources say that it's the return of resort politics in Karnataka. Even as party cadre can't stop shouting from the rooftops about how Congress snatched the state from the BJP, the Congress High Command is dreading the worst (read horse-trading).

Speculation is rife that Congress is all set to counter BJP by whisking off all the MLAs to a luxury resort on the outskirts of Bengaluru, in a bid to thwart any poaching attempts by the BJP.

Congress has reportedly booked a resort to house its MLAs. The Congress party chief is said to have summoned all the winning candidates to the capital city. DK Shivakumar is said to be in touch with the rebel leaders to prevent any dissent.

Given the track record of Karnataka MLAs defecting to rival parties for monetary gains, the Congress is wary and being extra-cautious in protecting its MLAs. The Congress High Command is said to have held a video-conference with the candidates on the same.

Meanwhile, BJP is said to be in talks with the JD(S). It would be interesting to watch the outcome of this high-voltage powerplay.